In Our Care

Vernon Glen Montzka, age 64, of Wyoming, left his earthly home for his heavenly home December 5th, 2019.  His heart gave out and he passed peacefully and without struggle.  No more pain and suffering.   A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Grace Church of Wyoming,26680 Faxton Ave Wyoming, MN 55092.  Family will be greeting friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Full...

Bryan J. Lee, age 57, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019.  Bryan was born November 26, 1962 in Amery, Wisconsin, the son of Arlyn and Loretta (Bibeau) Lee.  He graduated from White Bear Lake Mariner High School, Class of 1981.  Following high school, Bryan enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard, where he made his career in fuel system maintenance as a shop chief, retiring after 29 years as a Master Sergeant.  In 1991, he met Wendy McGowan,...

Kathryn A. Dahl, age 87, of Andover, went to be home with her Lord.  Kathryn joins her husband, Darwin, and her daughter-in-law, Toni, in heaven.  Kathryn is survived by her brother, Kenneth; sons, Brian and Darwin II (Margie); three grandchildren; and one great grandchild.  Kathryn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed. A life celebration will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, December 20. 2019 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive,...

Donald Robert Erickson, age 83, of Dayton, Minnesota passed away while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Don was born on October 29, 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Vernon and Judith (Anderson) Erickson. He graduated from Anoka High School, Class of 1954. He went on to further his education at Dunwoody College of Technology. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army for four years. While on Christmas leave in 1960, he met the love of his life,...

Louis S. Winnick, age 83 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away November 26, 2019.  He is preceded in death by parents, Harry and Bessie (Gordon) Winnick; sister, Sara Chico and brother, David.  Survived by sister, Marie Kozlowski and brothers Mel and Jerry; and other extended family.  Graveside service 11 AM on Friday, November 29, 2019 at SONS OF JACOB CEMETERY, 770 Parkway Drive, St. Paul, MN.

Dorothy Eckstrom, age 89 of Twin Cities, MN, formerly of Milaca passed away peacefully on November 25, 2019. Dorothy was born on the 16th of April in 1930. There were 7 children born into the Van Dalen family, and Dorothy was number 5. Her Dad was hoping for a little boy. He though so much of Theodore Roosevelt, and “Theodore” was the chosen name. Well, much to his surprise, this darling little girl arrived. He decided her name would be Theodora!  That lasted just so long,...

Bob Emery, age 79 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Church of Saint Peter, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. 

Jean B. Torgerson, age 86, formerly of Stacy, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerris.  She will be deeply missed by her beloved children, Scott, Cara (John) Grant, Jerry (Lisa), John (Lori), Paul; grandchildren, Marlene Grant, Lauren (Mitch) Nelson, Mariah Grant, Noah Grant, Sydney Torgerson, Dana Torgerson, Devin Torgerson, Caitlyn Torgerson, Zoey Torgerson; great-grandson, Rowen Nelson; other family and...

Richard Hanson, age 72, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, went to be in the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 18, 2019.  Rich had a laugh that could instantly fill a room with joy, especially after the punchline of a good Ole and Lena joke!  His work ethic was unmatched; no matter the job he was doing, he did it as if he was doing it for the Lord. Rich's grandkids brought him so much happiness. You could literally see the twinkle in...

Rudolph "Rudy" S. Gajeski, age 81, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, IUPAT Local 386, died Monday, November 18, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie (Kuznia); son, James; brothers, Frank, Ray, Leonard.  He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 57 years, Barb; children, Jess (Tana), Kimberly (Shawn) Gillette, Thomas (Jennifer), Renee (Kris) Miller; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Loretta (Joe) Casale, Dolores (Richard)...